If you have some guitar playing experience (acoustic or electric) and a few songs, chords and scales under your belt, and are ready to investigate a new style, then this is the class for you. Blues underpins many popular music styles, but it's more than just three chords. After a quick introduction and assessment with your tutor, you will gain some valuable knowledge and skills relating to fingerpicking and getting the blues right. A good, fun, group learning experience.
Courses
Blues Guitar Fingerpicking
When & Where
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17 September 2024 - 3 December 2024 ( 16.5 hours, 11 weeks )
- Evening, Tuesday
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View course timetable
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Waterloo Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Yes
- Tutor Alistair Pope
- Course Code W24MPPE05A
- Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
What you will learn
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Play some 12 bar fingerpicking arrangements
- Keep a simple, steady bass rhythm with your thumb
- Play various licks
- Play licks based on chord shape knowledge
- Improvise while keeping rhythm
Cost
Full fee
£155
Concession fee
£115
Class format and activities
Talks, Listening assignments, Demonstrations, Note taking, Practical workshops, Group work, In-class group performances
Entry requirements
You will have a strong interest in blues guitar playing and a desire to improve.
What you need to know before you enrol
Homework will be given every week and students must be prepared to spend time doing the given assignments and preparing tunes for performance in class.
What you need
Acoustic or electric guitar, notebook and pencil.
What you can do next
Electric and acoustic guitar courses at Morley, Songwriting, Rock and Pop Band
